The first impression is critical when it comes to selling your home. You've probably heard the old saying, "You can never change your first impression". But did you know that within fifteen seconds a buyer has developed a lasting opinion of your home that could ultimately be the difference between putting up a sold sign or waiting on another buyer.
Here's eight tips you need to know before you put your home on the market.
- Buyers need to "feel at home", neutral colors, subtle background music, and a clean, new smell help set the stage.
- Curb appeal can not be underestimated. Landscape, trim shrubs, fertilize your lawn. The yard is making an impression before a buyer even gets to your front door.
- The doorway is a focal point. Repaint, apply new hardware, install a new front light, and/or replace house numbers. You'll be amazed at what small details can do to help you sell faster.
- Appeal to a buyers sense of light. People react more positive to bright light than dark space.
- Appeal to a buyers sense of smell. The smell of cleanliness can have a huge impact. Lemon oil creates a lasting clean smell. Fresh flowers can do the same. Baking cookies or bread is a real attention getter.
- Your kitchen is probably the most important room in the home. If it needs updating you might want to get a few estimates. The money you spend could mean a faster sale and higher sales price.
- Small details have a big impact. Any repair work left undone that the buyer sees will have him/her deducting value off your asking price.
- Know the neighborhood and understand the competition. In order to sell your home in the shortest possible time for the highest price obtainable you need to consult with a local expert about the current market.
Pay attention to these eight tips. The end result can dramatically increase the saleability of your home. Need some other home selling tips? Call me.
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